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Comparing smart home trends: KNX vs. Matter

In the rapidly evolving world of smart home automation, two prominent smart technologies take center stage – KNX and Matter. KNX, a tested-and-approved protocol with a robust history, is facing a promising, young brand called Matter.

Getting things done: Make your workday more productive with smart devices

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Getting things done: Make your workday more productive with smart devices

Transform your home office with these innovative tools and watch your productivity rise like never before.

Our 5 top picks smart security devices by 5 KNX Members

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Our 5 top picks smart security devices by 5 KNX Members

Expecting a delivery at your front door? On vacation for several days? Or a pet at home alone? Thanks to smart security cameras you can tap into your home and its surroundings at all times from anywhere.

Level up: Enhancing your gaming experience with smart technology

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Level up: Enhancing your gaming experience with smart technology

As the storylines, virtual world building and visual effects in games evolve, the potential of smart technology becomes paramount for taking the player's game experience to the next level (pun intended). This blog explores smart AV control and which smart devices are key to an immersive gaming adventure.

Enhance your B&B guests' experience with Smart Home Tech

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Enhance your B&B guests' experience with Smart Home Tech

Owning an Airbnb can be a rewarding gig, but let's face it, making your property stand out in a sea of listings can be tough. That's where smart home technology comes in, offering you the chance to elevate your rental, delight your guests, and streamline your hosting duties. Whether you opt for easy-to-install gadgets or go all out with integrated systems, smart home tech can be a game-changer for your Airbnb.

The future of smart homes: A glimpse into the next century

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The future of smart homes: A glimpse into the next century

At Hestia Magazine, our editors most frequently hear questions such as "What will smart homes look like in a hundred years?" and "How will Smart home tech have improved even further?". We locked ourselves up for two hours and combined our expertise, passion and fantasy to create a glimpse into the future that might not be too far fetched after all.

Optimize your smart home with the best smart meters: Expert insights from the world of KNX

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Optimize your smart home with the best smart meters: Expert insights from the world of KNX

In the ever-evolving realm of smart home technology, the integration of smart meters plays a pivotal role in achieving optimal energy management and efficiency. With the capability to monitor energy consumption in real-time, these devices empower homeowners to take control of their energy usage and make informed decisions. Drawing from extensive expertise in the field of smart homes, we present expert advice on selecting the best smart meters for your home, infused with the sophistication of KNX technology.

Exploring KNX RF: The wireless formula of an automation standard

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Exploring KNX RF: The wireless formula of an automation standard

KNX RF for your wireless smart system. Its benefits? Where to start. Easy installation, flexibility, and compatibility with a wide range of devices. And thanks to its global standard, homeowners will enjoy their smart space for a long time to come, even with new emerging technologies.

ATMO presence detectors for a family-proof home

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ATMO presence detectors for a family-proof home

By the collaborating with KNX, ESYLUX launched the ATMO presence detector, a smart device that monitors lighting, airconditioning, heating and ventilation all in one. In addition, the detector also tracks airborne particles that could weigh on you and your family's health.

Best practices to hiring an automation professional

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Best practices to hiring an automation professional

Your smart home system is getting too technical for you? If you don't want to risk your home becoming a DIY project, maybe it's time to consult an automation professional.

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How cinema inspired home automation

There was a time that talking devices and automated lawn mowers were a mere outlet of our broad imagination. Films visualized our dreams and fears about advanced technology soon before home automation was even a thing. Are they realistic or is it pure fiction - or something in between?

Geofencing: mapping out your routines and schedules

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Geofencing: mapping out your routines and schedules

Geofencing might sound like an alien term to you, but it’s a technical aspect that’s familiar to almost any smart home automation device or system. In this article you learn what it is, how it works and its potential to upgrade your living standards.

Transparent solar panels, your future window screens

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Transparent solar panels, your future window screens

The importance of solar energy increases each year, especially for us homeowners. One smart technology seems to have promising prospects: transparent solar panels. Smaller than the ones on our roof, but with a lot more potential and subtlety. Will we soon replace our windows with solar panels?

Get into the zone: how smart lighting can help optimize your home office

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Get into the zone: how smart lighting can help optimize your home office

Why is the right office lighting so important and how can small adjustments have a huge factor on your productivity throughout your day?